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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.82, 3,397.71 and 1,107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.82, 3,397.71 and 1,107.38 is: 1,664.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.82 : 3,397.71 = 1,107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.82/3,397.71 = 1,107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.82x = 3,397.71 × 1,107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.82x = 3,762,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,556.10/2,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.24

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